Get to know your camera

Button actions

There are several buttons and features that perform as described below.

Front view

Shows the different features on the front of the camera.
  1. Power
  2. Volume up
  3. Select
  4. Volume down
  5. Program
  6. Lens
  7. Speaker
  8. Microphone (4)
  9. Triad LED (3)
  10. Event
  11. Operation LED (top)
Action Button Presses
Lights Press Volume Up p for three second, then tap to toggle modes
Marker, add Press Select while recording
Menus Press Program and Power simultaneously
Mute on/off Press Select for three seconds while recording
Pairing Press Event + Program simultaneously
Power off Press Power for three seconds
Power on Press Power until short vibration
Recording start Double-press Event
Recording stop Press Event for three seconds
Sleep mode, enter Press Power then Select to confirm
Sleep mode, exit Press Power or start a recording
Stealth mode, enter Press Volume Down for three seconds*
Stealth mode, exit Press Volume Up p or Volume Down q for three seconds*
Volume, speaker Press Volume Up p or Volume Down q

* The camera remembers the previous volume and light settings when exiting Stealth mode.

For details on screen icons and meanings of both the top Operation and front Triad LEDs, see .

Top view

Shows the different features on the top of the camera.
  1. Operation LED
  2. Display
  3. Power

Camera Display – Shows information on camera status and activity. Different information appears depending on if the camera is in the field and in an Axon Dock. Some icons may not be active at your organization. The display is divided into a Status Bar and Activity Area.

  1. Status Bar
  2. Activity Area

For details on all the icons that may display both in the field and during dock charging, see Icons, LEDs, and sounds.

Bottom view

Shows the different features on the bottom of the camera.
  1. Microphone
  2. USB-C connector
  3. Microphone (model AX1023)
  • USB-C connector – Used for data transfer and charging when placed in an Axon Dock.
  • Microphone – Used to record audio.

Accessories and mounts

The Body 3 camera works with a variety of Axon mounting systems.

Note

As with any radio frequency or electronic device, Axon recommends to avoid placing the camera directly next to your radio to prevent inadvertent radio activation.

The various mounts that use this system can be used with a wide variety of uniforms to fasten the camera to your shirt, patrol vest, or jacket.

In general, Axon mounting systems consist of the attachment piece (called the key) on the camera and the attachment receiver (called the lock) on the mount. To lock a camera in place, insert the key of the camera into the lock of the mount (the camera will typically be sideways) and turn it 90 degrees counterclockwise (when you are looking straight at the mount). To release the camera from the mount, turn the camera 90 degrees clockwise.

When wearing the camera, you can use the livestreaming feature of the Axon View app to show the camera's view.

You can find further information on mounting options, including demonstration videos, at Body Camera Mounting Options.